Dear Team in Canada, the UK, Germany and Ghana,
I always wonder what I will say to you all when we hit the 7 day countdown to our mission. I was cleaning up after dinner on Sunday, and suddenly I heard this booming voice coming from the family room,
I ran into the room to see where this inspiration was coming from. It turns out the voice was coming from the television, and it was a commercial for the new Genesis G70 car. Interesting. I immediately knew that these were the words I wanted to say to you all, our 2019 Ghana Health Team.
These words have been a recurring theme over the years. I remember David Mensah’s mother proclaiming that she believes God planned our partnership with NEA from before the day we were all born. I remember Carlye sharing with our team that when she practises medicine in Ghana, she just knows it is what she was born to do. And the truth of Francois’ epic phrase, “We are bigger and better in Carpenter” — has resonated with us all.
There will be curveballs this week, during our travels, and each and every day in Ghana but I want to remind us that we were born for this. Together, we are bigger and better in Carpenter, and I am just so excited to watch us, with God’s help, blow right past any expectations that anyone has for this mission. As we bring our best to this team, to NEA, and to the people of Ghana, I believe we have some extraordinary days ahead that will not end with this 2019 mission.
So thanks to Genesis for the timely inspiration and I look forward to the moment we are together again on Carpenter soil.
Fondly and with great anticipation,
Dr. Jennifer Wilson, MD, CCFP(EM), FCFP, DIMPH
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Ashley gayton says
Ashley Gayton 2017/2018 member of team awesome
Saying a huge hello to all my British, German, Canadian and Ghanaian friends. I miss you all terribly. I hope you all had a safe and swift journey to carpenter and I wish you all the best with your 2019 Ghana adventure. I pray all the newbies settle in well and have a truly awesome time and fall in love with Ghana like I have
God bless you all on you amazing work in Ghana, the work you do is absolutely mind blowing and you all should be proud.
I have to say I am looking forward to you awesome Blogs Jen over the next FORTNIGHT . I can just see you now standing at the front of the dinner hall huge smile on your face, with you sun visor on proudly talking about the teams achievements.
Miss you all
God bless
All my love Ashley
Alice and Jason Mah says
Like Gloria, I remember how my first trip with the Ghana Health team felt like and what a life-changing experience it has been for me. Thank you for your inspiring words! I look forward to each update!
Ephesians 3:14-20 2
“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen the Ghana Health team 2019 with power through his Spirit in your inner being….Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
Ephesians 3:16, 20-21 NIV
Love,
Alice & Jason
Ghana Health Team 2008
Gloria Ross says
As you set out tonight for another trip to Ghana, I think back to our very 1st trip and all the excitement and anticipation that the team had. And that trip was beyond anything we could have anticipated. We all fell in love with those wonderful people in Ghana. I still miss going with you but I will pray for a safe and uneventful journey to and from Ghana and that your days will be filled with all the great things God has in store for the team and those wonderful people that come to you for help. May God bless you all.
Judith Gooding says
I will be praying for the team as you head off on this important mission and will anticipate reading your updates.
Jennifer says
Wow this is very inspiring!
Safe travels.
Jennifer (Martha’s sister)
Beverley Hope (Durham) Cooper says
Wishing everyone God speed and love as you travel and share your gifts in Ghana.